Re: email from DSLR user robertb

[http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (robert)]

 > From: Richard Heurtley <http://www.heurtley.com/~richard>
 > Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 13:02:50 -0400
 >
 > Verizon doesn't support DSL routers
 > and they require you to install all their crappy software (WinPoet and
 > their customized browser) and then run it in order to "activate" and get
 > an account name and password. Sometimes I've been able to call Verizon
 > customer service and get an account name and password without having to
 > install their software. They don't like to do it but will sometimes if
 > you say you're having problems with the installation.

I guess this is the route I will try first.  I am loathe to try to install
a wired network card on my Windows 98 machine (a laptop) just to get
activated.

Thanks for all the info!

 > Richard Heurtley (vermonter on DSLreports)
 > http://www.heurtley.com/~richard